INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - APPLICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
Center and South Campuses
The IT program emphasizes the use of computers to solve business problems. The curriculum currently consists of the following six specialties: IT Applications Professional, IT Professional, IT Networking Specialist, IT Programming, IT Programming for Electronic Games, and IT Web Programming.
Today's knowledge workers need to know how to take data and transform it into useful information that enhances productivity in the workplace. The Information Technology - Applications Professional program emphasizes software applications and communication skills required in business. The program focus is on developing expert-level application skills with special emphasis on enhancing critical thinking and decision-making capabilities while being sufficiently prepared for professional certification (Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)). In addition to becoming proficient in the use of software applications, the program also emphasizes the development of effective communications skills so important in business today. Students will create focused, concise, thorough, applicable reports and proposals that include a specific level of critical detail used in the decision making process. Additionally, the program provides coverage of critical content management, compliance, and legislative issues that business is required to comply with in today's increasingly regulated world. Students also can develop skills in database management and market research methods.
Please contact program advisors Professors Cheryl Sypniewski (586.226.4762), Martin Kohl (586.286.2078), or Betsy Jenaway (586.445.7412) for most current course and program specialty offerings.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
(Minimum 64 Semester Hours)
A. Career Preparation and Related Courses
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| MGMT-1010 |
Principles of Management |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| ITCS-1400 |
Micros in Business |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITAP-1510 |
Advanced Business Document Design & Publication |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| MGMT-2000 |
Business Management Software Applications |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| BCOM-2060 |
Advanced Business Communications |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| ITAP-1610 |
Business Intelligence Systems & Analysis |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| BCOM-2070 |
Technical Business Communications & Project Management Principles |
|
|
X |
X |
3.0 |
| ITAP-1710 |
Database Analysis & Design |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| AND |
12 semester hours (four courses) from the following: |
| ITAP-2001 |
Enterprise Content Management 1 |
X |
X |
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITAP-2010 |
Fundamentals of Electronic Records Management (ERM) |
|
X |
X |
X |
3.0 |
| ITAP-2020 |
Enterprise Content Management 2 |
|
X |
X |
X |
3.0 |
| ITAP-2100 |
Enterprise Collaboration for the Web |
|
|
X |
X |
3.0 |
| ITWP-1000 |
Introduction to Web Programming |
|
X |
X |
|
3.0 |
| ITWP-1350 |
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for the Web |
|
|
X |
X |
3.0 |
| MKTG-1010 |
Principles of Marketing |
X |
X |
X |
|
3.0 |
| MKTG-2080 |
Marketing Research |
|
X |
X |
X |
3.0 |
| |
46.0 |
B. Arts and Sciences Component .........................................................minimum sem hrs 18
Students should plan Arts and Sciences courses with a counselor, academic advisor, or program advisor.
C. Elective Courses................................................................................................none required
D. Certificate Option
Certificate in Information Technology - Applications Professional
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| BCOM-2050 |
Business Communications |
X |
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITCS-1400 |
Micros in Business |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITAP-1510 |
Advanced Business Document Design & Publication |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| BCOM-2060 |
Advanced Business Communications |
|
|
X |
|
4.0 |
| ITAP-1610 |
Business Intelligence Systems & Analysis |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| BCOM-2070 |
Technical Business Communications & Project Management Principles |
|
|
X |
X |
3.0 |
| ITAP-1710 |
Database Analysis & Design |
|
|
|
X |
3.0 |
| |
28.0 |
Gainful Employment Program Disclosure
E. Skill Specific Certificate
Skill Specific Certificate in Information Technology - Applications Professional-Strategic Database
| Course |
Course Title |
Suggested
Sequence |
Sem
Hrs |
| ITCS-1010 |
Computer & Information Processing Principles |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| OR |
|
| ITCS-2335 |
Foundations of Business Information Technology |
X |
|
|
|
4.0 |
| AND |
|
| MKTG-1010 |
Principles of Marketing |
X |
|
|
|
3.0 |
| MKTG-2080 |
Marketing Research |
|
X |
|
|
3.0 |
| ITCS-1400 |
Micros in Business |
|
X |
|
|
4.0 |
| ITAP-1710 |
Database Analysis & Design |
|
|
X |
|
3.0 |
| |
17.0 |